Things haven't been so great lately. I've been having some added stress at home and I've been having problems dealing with it. I've also been having some anxiety...I didn't know what to make of it as...
After trying dozens of different medications......Lithium has been a God send for me. That along with Celexa and Clonazepam. I'm finally pretty stable and am starting to feel the best I've felt in...
What routine blood work should I have to prove to my skeptical doctor that I have Fibro? He has been doing some basic blood work like checking for vitamin deficiencies etc, but that's about it. I am...
I've been taking Celexa for about 4 months now I think(possibly a little longer)....I started with 5 mg and was recently increased to 20 mg....
and I'm not in the least bit sleepy.....exhausted yes, but sleep just won't come. I've taken my meds and its just not happening for me. I hate it when this happens. What do you do to help you relax...
Hi... I'm taking Celexa...20mg, but haven't noticed any weight gain. I find that my appetite has decreased and I am a litte bit nauseated at times....
I'm on the south coast of Newfoundland....
Lithium SR 600mg and Celexa 20mg seems to be working pretty well for me so far....
It's 12:22 pm, Sunday, Nov. 16/08. I'm alive...yay! /community/emoticons/rolleyes.gif ...
That is usually the type of pain I get. Muscle spasms in my back and front, especially under my rib cage and in my chest and also up under my shoulder blades. Occasionally I get muscle aches through...
Being bipolar, I'm always cautious when I feel real good....for me, its usually a sign of a manic episode or rapid cycling....
I have days and nights where that happens....it drives me nuts....
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Hi, I'm Bipolar 2. I've only been diagnosed within the last several years, but I was told at least 7 years ago by a doctor that he thought I was bipolar, even though a quick assessment by a Pdoc...
I read about that on the yahoo.ca news site and it was featured on our local news station where i live....
I'm sitting here pondering the days events. I had an appointment with my psychiatrist today. The first one since July. I was in and out of his office in 7 minutes. (my husband timed it because he's...
I take Celexa, Clonazepam, and Lithium. I've only been taking the Celexa for a couple of months and its a small dose. I was tired, had dry mouth and a loss of appetite for the first few weeks. I...
I broke my foot August 16th/08.....I finally had the walking boot removed this past Monday. The foot is a little sore but nothing I can't handle. Yesterday, after suffering all week with severe...
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I've never heard of MSM. What exactly is it?...
I read somewhere here about vitamins, minerals and other supplements that can aid Fibro sufferers. I have looked but can't seem to find it. I did a search too, but to no avail. I am suffering...
[color=purple>Good] [b][color=#800080>My] 6 months , with pretty good results I might add, but I noticed my eyes were getting really sore and I was having problems with my vision. My PCP had no...
I thought Fibro-Fog was caused by the medications FMS sufferers take. Between the FMS and Bipolar, by the time I strike 40, I probably won't know my own name. It's so frustrating. I'm not taking any...
I like to do toll painting, cross stitching and am learning how to sew. I can knit but I have severe eczema on my left hand, so therefore I stay away from knitting. My problem is, I'm otherwise into...
Thank you for your replies. I am familiar with all the "text book" side effects. I always take a few days to study any literature that I can find pertaining to new medications that I have been...
Hi, I"m from the Bipolar Forum but decided to ask this question here too, as I suffer from bouts of depression. I take Lithium and Clonazepam, and my doctor added Celexa a couple of months ago. What...
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The Seroquel made me depressed and tired all of the time, and Risperidal made me cycle from depression to violent angry episodes. I wasn't willing to try an increase or decrease in the dosage of...
Hi everyone..... My name is Lorraine, I"m 39,married with 2 kids, and I"m from Newfoundland, Canada. I've been bipolar and depressed for quite some time. I suffered with depression as far back as 26...
I forgot to mention that you should get a blood test each month to have your Lithium levels checked because too much Lithium in your body can be toxic, and also, you should have your thyroid checked...
Hi and welcome. My biggest concerns with Lithium are memory loss and hair loss. There are other side effects as with all medications. Not everyone is affected by them. I was told to drink plenty of...
I fell and chipped a bone in my foot on Aug 16th. The doctor put a cast on it and told me to come back in 4 weeks for a re-check. The following Thursday, my cast had gotten so loose that is was...
I had violent tendencies before I was diagnosed and medicated. Even now I have my moments but I know enough to walk away. The last time I was violent was when my pdoc added Respirdal to my Lithium a...
I was taking temazepam because I had frequent bouts of insomnia. Recently my Pdoc has taken my off them and asked me to try relaxation techniques to help me sleep. I sleep sometimes, but not often....
JH.. Ativan (Lorazepam) has many uses, but I use it to help me relax. It's also used for panic attacks. If I let my anger build, I go into a full blown panic attack. As for the other drug you...
Hi JH..... I really sympathize with you. I know what the health care systems are like in Canada, as I'm from the East Coast. You need to understand that finding the proper mix of medications take...
Hi JH, Cap is correct. What works for one , may not work for others and it's a "trial and error" when trying to find the correct drugs. I use Lithium along with other meds. As for the other drug you...
Good morning everyone! Well, I'm feeling pretty darn good again today. I'm having a little trouble sleeping but it isn't too bad so far. I find that I start to fizzle out a little around 4 or 5 pm...
Walks in singing........ " I can see clearly now the rain has gone........ I can see all obstacles in my way.... Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind....... It's gonna be a...
Well, today the fog has subsided, but now I have a rage inside of me. I have been snapping at my husband all morning. I'm very irritable and touchy. /community/emoticons/sad.gif ...
Good afternoon. I'm here in body, but certainly not in mind. Excuse me while I crawl in the corner and have a nap! /community/emoticons/eyes.gif Hope you feel better soon!...
Thanks for the input! :) When I feel manic, I want to clean and go outside for walks....that would be great right now! Hopefully Lithium will help even things out and I won't end up crashing. Onward...
Well, day 2 and I still feel miserable. I had a restless night. Waking every half hour or so. Now today, I"m in a fog again and my whole body feels so tender and exhausted....
Pdoc started me on a very low dose....10mg at night. Along with the 300mg of Lithium and the 0.25 clonazepam that I also take at night, I slept like a baby. Best sleep I've had in a while. The...
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My first Pdoc diagnosed me with Scizophrenia because I made the mistake of telling him that it sounded as if my fridge was whispering to me. It was actually the motor in the fridge that was making...
I'm glad to hear that things went well for you! *hugs*...
Good advice marthamae.....and no, I don't have insurance, unfortunately. Another thing is, I live in Canada....Newfoundland to be precise. Here, we can't just "find another doctor". We have to wait...
Well the day is here.....I'll be leaving for my appointment in a couple of hours. I still have no idea what to say to him. I have all of these emotions bottled up inside of me and I wouldn't be able...